Ames Plans $50,000 Methodist Church Edifice Fund Drive
Rev A M Shea led a fundraising campaign in Ames to build a new Methodist church. Joseph W Powell of Buffalo promoted bond pledges at thirty six dollar units with six percent interest and three year terms. Major contributors included Mr and Mrs Turner McLain and Mom and Son. The drive raised substantial subscriptions and a celebratory event followed with speeches and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Shea
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Ames
Joseph W. Powell
Buffalo
Powell
Turner McLain
Mom & Son
Bob Clark
F. BE. King
Barrett
Elliott
Messrs
van Duzer
Cupps
Sheldon
Pebert
Obituary Notice for Blanche Leeding and Sister Alice Crouch
Blanche M Crouch Leeding died December 9 after a long illness linked to the white plague. Born near Boone Iowa July 11 1877 she married John W Leecing Sept 21 1898 and had three children John Horace and Olive. Her sister Alice Crouch died within 24 hours, both buried in Valley View cemetery after a double funeral at First Methodist Rocky Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche M Crouch
H. B
Sarah Crouch
Boone
Iowa
John W. Leecing
John
Horace
Olive
Rocky Ford
Ames
Alice Crouch
First Methodist
Valley View Cemetery
Revival Meetings Open Evening Led by Evangelist Jones
A church revival opens this evening with Evangelist Jones to lead the services marking an epoch in its history. The events are expected to draw many parishioners and observers as the community witnesses a significant spiritual revival.
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Evangelist Jones
Hudson Bay Company
Charles Ir
Hudson Strait
Canada
Great Britain
Northwest Fur Company of
Montreal
Ames Peeled for Millions in Musk waki ball
The Billionaires danced the fifth in the series Friday evening in Musk waki ball, as reported by the Tama Herald.
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Tama Herald
Masons Close Year with Banquet and Master Mason Elevations
Arcadia Lodge A F and A M holds a full day event with 3 fellows raised to Master Mason. Home and neighboring lodges from Cambridge and Boone participate. A banquet for 75 and overflow meetings follow, featuring toastmaster Geo W O’Brien 48 and responses by Attorney Underwood and Prof Resler.
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Arcadia Lodge
A. F
Cambridge
Boone
Ames Lodge
Cambridge Lodge
Lodge
Geo. W. O’brien
Attorney Underwood
Prof. Resler
Gamble for holiday goods and local trades in Ames
Readable fragments show Baker and Kooser ads for Christmas goods and routines at the depot, plus shop promotions at Gamble, Soren son & Gamrath, and J. B. Kooser. Notices include a Methodist prelate's death in New York, a radiators incident, train delays, and holiday events at churches and posts, with auctions and freight updates.
Conclusive. Insurance Solicitor and Doctor Dialogue
An insurance solicitor pressures a doctor about a new claimant. The doctor reveals seven years of treating the claimant and refutes the need for new examination, implying the claimant's longevity signals “wondrous vitality.”
Not His The Ledger Quip On Peckham Salary
A Philadelphia Ledger quotation notes Peckham earns a good weekly salary while his wife demands it every week, contrasting his income with domestic expectations. The line reflects social commentary on financial dynamics within marriage.
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Peckham
Philadelphia Ledger
The Way It Sounds Behind Mrs Ascum and Drumm Pianos
A quirky exchange from the Philadelphia Press asks if Mrs Drumm next door owns or rents her piano. Mrs Knox muses that she usually reads it, signaling a humorous, local neighborly aside.
Hiccough at Dinner Cautions Diners On Soup
Home Notes warns many are barred from dining out by hiccough during meals. Hiccough provoked by hot foods, especially soups, while solids less likely. Suggested remedies include skipping soup, eating a little bread first, or drinking cold water and taking soup in small sips.
Editor snatches five dollars for poem placement
A contemporary quip quotes an editor in chief bragging he took five dollars from a poet’s new work, promising a top placement and reading matter. The gag highlights editorial ego and publisher temptation.
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Iit
Atlanta Constitution
Vindictive Chat in Bits Magazine Tale
Naggus taunts about the hero and heroine being married in the last chapter of the magazine story. Borus agrees the pairing will occur, calling it fitting retribution. The exchange reflects tongue in cheek serial fiction banter.
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Naggus
Borus
Ames Churches to Host Revival Led by Rev G A Jones
Andrew M. Shea pastor announces special meetings at the Ames Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev G Augustus Jones of Nebraska. Services begin tonight with 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m sermon 3 15 p m junior league 6 30 p m Epworth League and 7 30 p m revival. Jones praised for past efforts and church aims to modernize with 20th century methods. Shea thanks printers and volunteers and notes plans for a new church building.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
G. Augustus Jones
Nebraska
Epworth
Evangelist Jones
Ames
Shea
M. K. Smith
Midnight Christmas service at Catholic church
Pastor F. C. Renier invites all to the Catholic church for a midnight Christmas service with a cordial welcome to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
F. C. Renier
Tender Relation of Master and Disciple at Church Service
Church of Christ led by H D Williams preaches at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The morning sermon covers The Tender Relation of Master and Disciple and the evening sermon is The Christmas Tree. Endeavor society meets at 6:30 p.m. Bible school starts at 9:45 a.m. Classes for all grades with competent teachers.
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Church OF Christ
H. D. Williams
Endeavor Society
Birth of Jesus sermon at U B Church by Rev Stiverson
Morning subject The Birth of Jesus and evening subject The Wonderful Name. The male quartet will sing at both services.
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Jesus
First Baptist Church Services and Programs
Walter J. Fowle leads a Sabbath school at 9:45 with the 11:00 sermon titled The First Christmas Sermon. Juniors meet at 3:00 and B Y P A at 6:30 with 7:30 Lessons from the Manger of Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Walter J. Fowle
Bethlehem
Christmas services at Congregational church planned
Congregational church under Pastor W J Minchin invites all for Christmas Sunday services. Morning program includes a Christmas story for children and an advent sermon titled The Two Signs. Evening features a large chorus directed by Miss Ethel Pike. Monday night offers a Christmas tree and concert for Sunday School members in the church social rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
W. J. Minchin
Congregational Church
Ethel Pike
The
Congregational Sunday School
Death of Mrs John Perry in Crookston Minnesota
Laura Woodruff-Perry reports the death of Mrs. John Perry in Crookston Minnesota after a four year illness from pneumonia. She was born in Story County Iowa, daughter of H F Woodruff. Survived by husband and five children and many relatives. Funeral held yesterday in Crookston. Mr Woodruff left for Crookston Saturday.
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Laura Woodrupp-Perry
Ames
John Perry
Crookston
Mion
Woodref
Daughter's Death Prompt Funeral Trip
Mrs. R. J. Perry and her son Will left Tuesday to attend the funeral, following the death of the daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. J. Perry
Will
Landseer Finishes Remarkable 1845 Royal British Exhibit Painting
An 1845 Royal British Institution entry sees Sir Edwin Landseer finish a promised painting the night before the opening. He remained at his untouched canvas until declaring it finished and sent it to Pall Mall that evening. The Cavalier's Pets became a major success of the exhibition.
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Edwin Landseer
Royal British Institution
Landseer
Pall Mall
The Word Spanking Traced to Rapid Motion Roots
The term spanking originally meant rapid motion not chastisement. Johnson misunderstood spanker as a person who takes long steps with agility. The root sense is swift movement, linked to low German spak kern and spenkern, giving phrases like spanking pace and spanking breeze.
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Johnson
Cannibalism as a Carib Name Root and Meaning
A discussion of the word cannibalism as a name for the Carib people of the West Indies. It traces linguistic variations from Caulba to Carib, noting Columbus and Shakespearean Caliban as related forms. It also mentions early theories linking the term to the great Khan and misassociations with canis, while affirming a meaning of bravery and daring.
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Carib
West Indies
Caulba
Columbus
Gas-Saving Inventions Spark Skepticism On Courtship
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet humorously debates a freckled Thompson daughter’s steadiness. A salesman suggests a gas-saving contraption, prompting the mock caution that if the suitor were steady he could save gas too. The dialogue contrasts romance with modern gadgets.
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Thompson
Cleveland Plain Dealer
There Are No Certain Ones
A cynical bachelor ridicules the phrase certain girl in a Chicago News quip. He jokes that all girls are exceedingly uncertain, reflecting the paper’s playful commentary on social labels. The remark satirizes dating norms and linguistic clichés.
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Chicago News
Marsupials and their pouch purpose in youth dialogue
A student explains marsupials as animals with stomach pouches. The boy adds pouches are for crawling into and concealing when pursued. The quote expands on merit and charity, contrasting human judgment with divine command.
Probate of Will in Story County Iowa Proceedings
Notice is given that Mary Lee of Story County Iowa has a will on file in the Clerk of Court's office. The court session is set for January 17, 1907, at the Nevada county court. All interested persons may show cause why the instrument should not be the deceased’s last will and testament.
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State of
Iowa
Story County
Said
Mary Leee
Iriet
Nevada
A. de Clerk
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Brsitor McCabe
New York
Arthur Lincoln
Kooser
J. E. Jupes
J. E. Campbell
Clinton County
Rich
Emmett Sullivan
Express
Sorenson & Gamrath
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Ellsworth Post
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American Express Company
Christian Church
Bible School
Gibson & Co
Harry Jones
Baker's Jewelry Store
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Times Office
F. McElyea
Schernectady, N. Y
Trpex Bros
Clothing
Baker Jewelry Store
Gen. Lincoln
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Cassie
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B. H. Coonradt
Maxwell
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Zearing
F. Ward
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National Wool Growers’ Association
Salt Lake City
Utah
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western B’y
U. B. Church
J. W. Stiverson
God
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